Section 675. Criminal-legal Co-operation in Competent Authorities
(6) The European Public Prosecutor's Office shall perform the functions of the competent authority in cases when it has been notified as the competent authority within the scope of an international agreement in accordance with that laid down in Regulation No 2017/1939.
(a) The Court shall have the authority to make requests to States Parties for cooperation. The requests shall be transmitted through the diplomatic channel or any other appropriate channel as may be designated by each State Party upon ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. Subsequent changes to the designation shall be made by each State Party in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.
(b) When appropriate, without prejudice to the provisions of subparagraph (a), requests may also be transmitted through the International Criminal Police Organization or any appropriate regional organization.